Kano residents at health risk from air pollution
The Kano State Government has warned residents of poisonous air polluting many areas of the state capital, following the release of the state’s weekly environmental report by the Ministry of…
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FULL TEXT: Tinubu speaks on his mid-term performance, says security, economy improving
To mark the second anniversary of his administration, President Bola Tinubu issued a statement to say indices on key sectors are looking good. Below is the full text. Fellow Nigerians,…
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Comedian Brainjotter accused of orchestrating alleged at-home abortion
Popular Nigerian comedian, Brainjotter, is at the centre of a growing social media storm following explosive allegations linking him to an illegal at-home abortion that allegedly ended in tragedy. In…
World Health Day: First Lady emphasizes on the need to reduce maternal, newborn deaths
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has issued a heartfelt message on the occasion of World Health Day 2025, emphasising the critical importance of investing in maternal and…
Tuberculosis (TB): First Lady urges Nigerians to take their health seriously
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on all Nigerians to take tuberculosis (TB) seriously, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to save lives. In her statement…
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Surgeon faces trial for sexual assault of 300 patients – France
A former surgeon is to go on trial in France on Monday charged with raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 former patients, most of them children. Joel Le Scouarnec,…
US funding suspension threatens Nigeria’s fight against HIV, tuberculosis, malaria —Aproko Doctor
A Nigerian medical professional, Dr. Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor on social media, has raised concerns over the country’s healthcare system following the reported pause in the United…
How economic hardship is pushing many into family planning- Physicians
Family Planning Providers in Osun have said that more couples, both old and young were embracing family planning methods in the state due to economic hardship. Some of the providers…
Alarming fake and substandard antimalaria, antibiotics in circulation – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the circulation of substandard and falsified medicines in Nigeria, posing a significant threat to…
Oral sex, HPV, cause of rising throat cancer cases – Experts
Oral sex could fuel the rising number of throat cancer cases, according to health experts. UK radio presenter Jamie Theakston, 53, has revealed his diagnosis of stage one laryngeal cancer…
